Manager, Plant Engineering and Maintenance

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Plant Engineering and Maintenance leads people, technology, and financial resources for the department and oversees operational activities supporting short-term goals and multiple cross-functional projects. The role provides technical engineering oversight for project execution plans and engineering studies related to equipment component installation, and supports programs and systems through procedures and training to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including SOPs, cGMP, safety, quality, OSHA, and other standards.

The position develops strategies to improve preventive maintenance processes and procedures, enhance equipment performance, and evaluate equipment for new or replacement needs. It facilitates equipment-based Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and governs maintenance planning and scheduling. The manager also develops employees through coaching, performance assessment, development planning, and salary planning and change management recommendations, while promoting knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and process improvement.

The work environment varies and includes time inside and outside buildings, potential exposure to hazardous materials and energy sources, and direct contact with utilities and process equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with safety requirements are necessary. The role typically follows a routine weekly schedule but may require nights, weekends, holidays, or extended hours to support manufacturing operations, shutdowns, maintenance, projects, investigations, or emergency response. Occasional travel to other Pfizer sites, conferences, supplier facilities, Factory Acceptance Testing activities, and vendor locations may be required. The position is on premise.

Requirements

• BA/BS and at least 4 years of experience, or MBA/MS and at least 2 years of experience, or PhD/JD with any years of experience, or associate's degree and at least 8 years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management elements.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Asset Management Solutions or other CMMS applications.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and current pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Strong people management experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Industry experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience in equipment-based Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
• Ability to develop strategies and methods that improve preventive maintenance processes and procedures.
• Experience providing technical engineering oversight to develop project execution plans and associated engineering studies for equipment component installation.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Curiosity about how AI tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department.
• Share knowledge and identify potential process or product improvements, developing innovative ideas.
• Solve moderately complex problems within the area of expertise and assist with issues outside the department.
• Oversee operational activities supporting short-term departmental goals and manage multiple cross-functional projects.
• Identify development needs, collaborate on development plans, and manage direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing performance assessment.
• Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others while clearly communicating perspectives and rationale.
• Provide technical engineering oversight for project execution plans and engineering studies for equipment component installation.
• Support programs and systems with procedures and training, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including SOPs, cGMP, safety, quality, OSHA, and other standards.
• Develop strategies and methods to improve preventive maintenance processes and procedures and enhance equipment performance.
• Conduct equipment evaluations for new or replacement needs.
• Facilitate equipment-based Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and govern maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Foster teamwork and colleague development, and provide salary planning and change management recommendations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a 15% bonus target.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager